Van Gaal explains Carrick's absence against Watford

The manager has erased doubts of an injury on the player. He was a surprise omission from the squad that faced Watford on Wednesday.

However Van Gaal has did he rested the players because he has played a lot of games in a short time.

Speaking to the media before the game, he said:

"He (Carrick) is rested because he played two matches in a row. He's not the youngest so we take no risks."